I live in a non-transportation area (walk zone) and am concerned about the ability for me/my child to safely walk to school.

Designated non-transportation areas are established by the HCPSS Office of Student Transportation in accordance with Board of Education Policy 5200 Student Transportation. The approved distances are utilized as the starting point for the establishment of these areas for each school. The route to school that falls within this distance must meet a reasonable level of safety. This involves the evaluation of adequate sight distance, suitable pathways and crossings, and even considers long-term construction projects.

Is it possible that students from elementary, middle and high school will ride the same bus?

Update: 06/29/2023

The use of combination bussing (having students from multiple school levels ride the same bus at the same time) will not need to occur this school year. This was being considered to help alleviate the impacts of the bus driver shortage. As a result, elementary school students will ride with elementary school students, middle school students with middle school students, and high school students with high school students.

 

Will students still be provided with transportation to and from school for 2023-2024?

In July 2022, the Board of Education made several changes to Policy 5200 Student Transportation, including a requirement that all students who qualify for bus transportation must register to receive transportation, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. The mandatory transportation registration process will be available for families to elect in HCPSS Connect Synergy in the spring of 2023.

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